Office Assistant - Student Service

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University in West Lafayette seeks an undergraduate Office Assistant to support daily operations, data entry, and events within the Office of Engagement.

This role offers 10 hours per week, flexible schedule, and hands-on experience in community outreach and administrative tasks.

Candidates must be enrolled as Purdue undergraduates, possess strong communication and MS Office skills, and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Purdue undergraduate student in good standing.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with basic digital tools.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Office & Operations Support: Handle general administrative tasks, data entry, update databases, assemble materials, run campus errands, and maintain confidential office records.
• Event & Program Assistance: Help set up, staff, and wrap up office-sponsored workshops, community events, and campus meetings.
• Communications: Assist with basic website updates, link checking, drafting routine emails, proofreading outreach materials, and representing the office at engagement events or tabling opportunities.
• General Team Support: Assist with special projects and other office needs as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer-service mindset

Data entry

Education

Purdue undergraduate student

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools (basic)

Job description

Job Title: Office Assistant - Student Service

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Office of Engagement is hiring an Office Assistant to help keep our daily operations running smoothly.

We're seeking a detail-oriented, reliable undergraduate student to support our team’s day-to-day operations, community outreach, and special events. As a key support in the office, you'll gain practical experience while supporting the university's community impact work.

Hours: 10 hours per week, Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Flexible around your class schedule.)

Compensation: $15.00 / hr

Key Responsibilities

• Office & Operations Support: Handle general administrative tasks, perform data entry, update databases, assemble materials, run campus errands, and maintain confidential office records.
• Event & Program Assistance: Help set up, staff, and wrap up office-sponsored workshops, community events, and campus meetings.
• Communications: Assist with basic website updates, link checking, drafting routine emails, proofreading outreach materials, and representing the office at engagement events or tabling opportunities.
• General Team Support: Assist with special projects and other office needs as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Purdue undergraduate student in good academic and conduct standing.
• Friendly, professional communication skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with basic digital tools or AI applications.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with complete confidentiality.
• Ability to pass required university background checks.

Benefits Eligibility

NO

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt